Lead Data Warehouse Developer

  • Wellington
  • $118,371 - $143,760 per annum
  • Full time
  • Information Technology
  • Posted 12 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of Education

 

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

 

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

 

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Data Warehouse Developer to join a high-impact team supporting the Ministry’s enterprise data platforms. This role is central to the design, development, and evolution of our data warehousing and business intelligence solutions that underpin data and insights across the education sector. This is a core Data Warehousing team with the opportunity to define ways of working and ensure collaboration occurs across both Data and Digital Delivery. Supported by Digital Practices, the team plays a key role enabling greater use of data for Ministry, the schools, and our learners. 

 

Salary range: $118,371 - $143,760 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

 

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here Lead Data Warehouse Developer

  

About you | Mōhou ake

 

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

 

To be successful in the role, you will bring

  • Prior experience within the New Zealand Government would be an advantage but not essential.
  • Proven experience leading and guiding data warehousing teams through complex problem-solving.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of database and data warehouse design concepts with demonstrated experience in Ralph Kimball and data vault data warehouse approaches.
  • Extensive use of SQL and ETL tooling, such as SSIS and BimlFlex.
  • In-depth knowledge of relational databases, with the ability to perform normalisation and denormalization.
  • Extensive experience in data analysis, modelling and reporting.
  • Proven ability to critically analyse complex information to make effective decisions ad recommendations.
  • An understanding of data management principles, such as Data Quality, Reference Data, MDM, Metadata Management.
  • The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

 

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

 

Matihiko | Digital leads the Ministry’s technology strategy, overseeing digital and data services, driving the cross-agency Connected Ako strategy, enabling system-wide digital investment, and aligning with government digital and data best practices.

 

Its two core responsibilities are:

 

•              Operating a secure, resilient digital environment for the Ministry, including networks, devices, tools, and data infrastructure.

•              Managing digital services that support the education sector’s funding, enrolment, assessment, identity, and school network needs.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

 

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

 

The Ministry of Education has exclusively partnered with Momentum Consulting. Apply now, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Caolan Keegan, Principal Consultant and Managing Partner on

+64 27 515 5141 or email CaolanKeegan@momentum.co.nz

 

Applications close Midnight Monday 7 July 2025

 

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.